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Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance Inc

EIN 23-7100977 · Pittsford, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance exists to provide Pittsford and neighboring communities with patient-centered care and consultation, education, prevention programs, and partnerships to maintain quality of health and life.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
43
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$148,374, chief/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance, Inc. was requested for 4,441 responses, provided emergency medical services (including basic and advanced life support services) to 2,942 patients during the fiscal year, and transported 2,380 patients for continued medical care. Not every response results in contact with a patient, and not all contacts result in transport, which is consistent with industry norms.(Continued on Schedule O)We recognize variable demand for service, driven in part by demand for mutual-aid service as a result of systemic workforce shortages and fiscal challenges. Inadequate reimbursement for services, including disallowed and non-payments for responses we are statutorily obligated to provide, antiquated fee-schedules for Medicare and Medicaid, and arbitrary payment for service by commercial and private insurers continue to underfund and destabilize EMS service delivery. We anticipate fiscal constraints will continue to affect the EMS workforce, and erode sustainability of capital and operating programs. We anticipate a sustained period of volatility in healthcare demand, including in EMS service delivery.In coordination with our EMS partners, PVA continues to pursue reforms essential to payment for service, incorporation of telehealth and treat-in-place options, and strategies to align patients with non-ambulance services when more appropriate for patient needs. Overall PVA continues to provide emergency responses and care, and continues to define the leading edge of industry trends and opportunities.
  2. $11,451 spent. Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance, Inc. offers Stop the Bleed, First Aid, EMS awareness, and American Heart Association CPR classes to individuals, groups, and organizations at the PVA base.
  3. $189,085 spent. We also expect to continue operation of a significant grant program funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, supporting development of EMTs and Paramedics as a mechanism to address the known EMS workforce deficit, on behalf of all area EMS service providers. This program is supported by government contributions.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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